Why Does the Body Not Want Food When Sick?
                                
                                
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                                According to ancient texts, even Hippocrates recognized the link between sickness and a loss of appetite. This phenomenon, known medically as sickness anorexia, occurs because the body prioritizes fighting off pathogens over consuming and digesting food.